Downderry Primary School vs Forster Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 703 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downderry Primary School
Bromley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
477 students
Forster Park Primary School
Lewisham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
| Measure | Downderry Primary School Bromley, London | Forster Park Primary School Lewisham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #512 of 1,720 | #1315 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2963 of 15,697 | #9391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 477 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 477 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 126.9% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bromley | Lewisham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.downderryprimaryschool.com | www.forsterpark.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downderry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 43.5).
- •Downderry Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 68%).
- •Downderry Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Downderry Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 269.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downderry Primary School better than Forster Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downderry Primary School ranks higher (75.1 vs 43.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Downderry Primary School and Forster Park Primary School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Bromley and Lewisham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downderry Primary School: 477. Forster Park Primary School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downderry Primary School and Forster Park Primary School rank in London?
Downderry Primary School is 512th of 1,720 and Forster Park Primary School is 1315th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).